Fickle Creek Farm, in Photos
When someone asks me for an example of a multi-platform, sustainable farm I always reference . Ben Bergmann and Noah Ranells have built something that most people struggle to attain, a pasture-based, rotational system that incorporates sustainable farming (both with livestock and produce) with agroforestry and permaculture practices while virtually eliminating the need for conventional inputs. I visited Fickle Creek recently and was very impressed with what I saw. Here are some photos:
Ben Bergmann explains the basics behind one of Fickle Creek's chicken tractors
Fickle Creek uses Great Pyrenees dogs to guard their chicken flocks
The dogs are raised with the chickens from puppyhood - they even seem to think they're chickens!
A flock of sheep with Fickle Creek's barn in the background
A few of Fickle Creek's hogs - they are fed whey from my workplace, Hillsborough Cheese Company, in addition to hog feed
Ben and Noah are always happy to give tours to visitors, and they also operate a bed and breakfast on the farm! Check out their for more information, or stop by the , , or to say hi and purchase some of their products.
